SciShow
The Truth About Leonardo Da Vinci
A true "Renaissance Man", inventor, artist & scholar Leonardo da Vinci was one of the most diversely talented individuals of all time. His "unquenchable curiosity" led him to make discoveries and inventions that were beyond his time, not...
SciShow
Do You Really Sing Better In The Shower?
Singing in the shower seems to sound better, but what is actually happening to the sound waves in that soapy, tiled room?
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Music and math: The genius of Beethoven - Natalya St. Clair
How is it that Beethoven, who is celebrated as one of the most significant composers of all time, wrote many of his most beloved songs while going deaf? The answer lies in the math behind his music. Natalya St. Clair employs the...
SciShow
Music in Your DNA and A New Species of Human?
Is musical ability genetic? And were there more species of ancient humans than we once thought? SciShow News investigates!
TED Talks
Michael Tilson Thomas: Music and emotion through time
In this epic overview, Michael Tilson Thomas traces the development of classical music through the development of written notation, the record, and the re-mix.
SciShow
Can You Learn Perfect Pitch?
Some people can identify a pitch without even looking at sheet music. Is it something they're born with or can it be learned?
TED Talks
TED: Beethoven the businessman | José Bowen
The revolution that made music more marketable, more personal and easier to pirate began ... at the dawn of the 19th century. José Bowen outlines how new printing technology and an improved piano gave rise to the first music industry.
TED Talks
TED: The beautiful math behind the world's ugliest music | Scott Rickard
Scott Rickard set out to engineer the ugliest possible piece of music, devoid of repetition, using a mathematical concept known as the Costas Array. In this surprisingly entertaining talk, he shares the math behind musical beauty ... and...
TED Talks
Neil Harbisson: I listen to color
Artist Neil Harbisson was born completely color blind, but these days a device attached to his head turns color into audible frequencies. Instead of seeing a world in grayscale, Harbisson can hear a symphony of color -- and yes, even...
Bozeman Science
AP Biology Test: A User Guide
Mr. Andersen describes the two portions of the AP Biology Test. Tips for answering multiple choice and free response questions are included. Sample questions from old AP tests are also included.
TED Talks
TED: How frustration can make us more creative | Tim Harford
Challenges and problems can derail your creative process ... or they can make you more creative than ever. In the surprising story behind the best-selling solo piano album of all time, Tim Harford may just convince you of the advantages...
Crash Course
Open World Games: Crash Course Games
Today we're going to talk about open world games. Open world games are different than most video games because although they often have goals and tasks, they usually encourage what is known as ��_emergent stories.��_ These are...
SciShow
Karaoke Lemurs and the Evolution of Music
By giving some fossils a dental exam, we've learned more about how tusks first evolved. And humans aren't the only primate that can get down at karaoke night.
Be Smart
Space Sounds
There is no sound in space. In the near-vacuum of space, there is nothing to transmit the physical waves that we need to perceive sound. But that doesn't mean we can't MAKE sound from space.
TED-Ed
TED-ED: How brass instruments work - Al Cannon
What gives the trumpet its clarion ring and the tuba its gut shaking oompah-pah? And what makes the trombone so jazzy? Al Cannon shows how these answers lie not in the brass the instruments are made of, but in the journey that air takes...
Be Smart
Musical Tesla Coils in Slow Motion! Featuring Physics Girl
The future of music is electric.
TED Talks
TED: How AI could compose a personalized soundtrack to your life | Pierre Barreau
Meet AIVA, an artificial intelligence that has been trained in the art of music composition by reading more than 30,000 of history's greatest scores. In a mesmerizing talk and demo, Pierre Barreau plays compositions created by AIVA and...
TED Talks
Derek Paravicini and Adam Ockelford: In the key of genius
Born three and a half months prematurely, Derek Paravicini is blind and has severe autism. But with perfect pitch, innate talent and a lot of practice, he became a concert pianist by the age of 10. Here, his longtime piano teacher, Adam...
SciShow
Do You Really Sing Better In The Shower?
Singing in the shower seems to sound better, but what is actually happening to the sound waves in that soapy, tiled room?
SciShow Kids
Why Does Water Hurt My Nose?
There's nothing better than going for a swim on a hot summer day! Sometimes, though, when you jump in the water, you might get a whole bunch of it up your nose! It's no fun, but why exactly does it hurt so much?
TED Talks
TED: What does the universe sound like? A musical tour | Matt Russo
Is outer space really the silent and lifeless place it's often depicted to be? Perhaps not. Astrophysicist and musician Matt Russo takes us on a journey through the cosmos, revealing the hidden rhythms and harmonies of planetary orbits....
SciShow Kids
Be a Field Scientist!
If you're anything like us, you're always investigating and asking questions about the world around you! Keeping a field journal is a great way to keep track of all the ideas and observations you have every day!
Crash Course
The Physics of Music: Crash Course Physics
Music plays a big part in many of our lives. Whether you just like to listen or you enjoy playing an instrument, music is powerful. So what is music? How does it work? What are the physics of music? In this episode of Crash Course...
TED Talks
TED: Confessions of a recovering micromanager | Chieh Huang
Think about the most tired you've ever been at work. It probably wasn't when you stayed late or came home from a road trip -- chances are it was when you had someone looking over your shoulder, watching your each and every move. "If we...